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• Opelousas Police Department's Daily Arrest Report

  May 24, 2013 8:45 AM

  The Opelousas Police Department responded to 83 complaints in the past 24 hour period. Erin Kaiser, age 31, 257 Kaiser Road, Krotz Springs 1)Simple Criminal Damage to Property Anyone with additional information can contact the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500. more »

• Lieutenant Ricky Rees Laid to Rest Play Video

  May 22, 2013 7:13 PM

  Lafayette Police Lieutenant Ricky Rees was laid to rest today. He died Saturday after a motorcycle crash in Iberville Parish. He was a 23 year veteran of the Lafayette Police Department and leaves behind two teenage children. Hundreds turned out to pay their final respects. Holding American flags,... more »

• Opelousas Police Department's Daily Arrest Report

  May 2, 2013 6:32 AM

  The Opelousas Police Department responded to 77 complaints in the past 24 hour period. Dylan Angello, age 23, 1708 Pujo Street, Opelousas 1)Aggravated Battery 2)Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile Gabryell Hardy, age 18, 519 Sherwood Street, Opelousas 1)Aggravated Assault 2)Simple Criminal Damage to Property 3)Resisting an Officer ... more »

• Opelousas Police Department's Daily Arrest Report

  May 1, 2013 7:31 AM

  The Opelousas Police Department responded to 88 complaints in the past 24 hour period. Jeremy Stevens, age 22, 1358 Park Avenue #37, Opelousas 1)Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I Drugs 2)Resisting an Officer The Opelousas Police Department responded to 88 complaints in the past 24 hour period.... more »

• Opelousas Police Department's Daily Arrest Report

  February 22, 2013 6:48 AM

  The Opelousas Police Department responded to 168 complaints in the past 48 hour period. Travis Tezeno, age 30, 1505 Hale Street, Opelousas 1)Theft Jeovantay Daugherty, age 17, 820 Jefferson St., Opelousas 1)Disturbing the Peace - Loud & Abusive Language 2)Resisting an Officer Sidney Thomas, age 60, 817... more »

• Opelousas Police Department's Daily Arrest Report

  January 31, 2013 6:16 AM

  The Opelousas Police Department responded to 83 complaints in the past 24 hour period. Kwame Stevens, age 21, 628 Pamella Street, Opelousas 1)Simple Criminal Damage to Property Andy Guidry, age 33, 185 Cimmaron Street, Opelousas 1)Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs 2)Possession of Schedule III Drugs... more »

• Opelousas Police Department's Daily Arrest Report

  January 8, 2013 7:05 AM

  The Opelousas Police Department responded to 70 complaints in the past 24 hour period. Paige Lanclos, age 21, 270 River Birch, Opelousas 1)Hit & Run 2)Proof in Liability Insurance Required 3)No Proof of Registration 4)Driver Must be Licensed Morgan Mckenzie, age 60, 138 Doris Gaudet, Port Barre 1)2... more »

• Opelousas Police Department's Daily Arrest Report

  December 10, 2012 7:28 AM

  The Opelousas Police Department responded to 220 complaints in the past 72 hours. Lana Higginbotham, age 40, 263 Wilson Street, Opelousas 1)Aggravated Assault Willie Ford, age 49, 1734 Blue Street, Opelousas 1)Speeding 2)Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3)Hit & Run 4)Driver Must be Licensed Willie Bocard,... more »

• Opelousas Police Department's Daily Arrest Report

  December 6, 2012 7:20 AM

  Howard Malveaux, age 22, 715 W. Vine Street, Opelousas 1)Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I Drugs Lane Richard, age 21, 243 Hickory Road, Arnaudville 1)Contempt of Court Cody Lewis, age 26, 722 Myrtle Street, Opelousas 1)Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs more »

• Opelousas Police Department's Daily Arrest Report

  December 5, 2012 6:46 AM

  Roosevelt Amos, age 54, 929 Statesman Road, Opelousas 1)Aggravated Assault Clarence Howard, age 40, 1335 Lilly Drive, Opelousas 1)Disturbing the Peace by Intoxication 2)Simple Assault Jamal Peterson, age 28, 1511 Frilot Street, Opelousas 1)Parole Violation George Drawsand, age 54, Main Street, Washington,La 1)Criminal Trespassing The Opelousas... more »

• Opelousas Police Department's Daily Arrest Report

  November 8, 2012 8:48 AM

  The Opelousas Police Department responded to 72 complaints in the past 24 hour period. Eddie McClain, age 21, 1468 Chanterberry, Opelousas 1)Monetary Instrument Abuse 2)Monetary INstrument Abuse 3)Monetary Instrument Abuse Shaquille Carriere, age 18, 1431 Holly Drive, Opelousas 1)Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs 2)Possession of... more »

• Opelousas Police Department's Daily Arrest Report

  November 6, 2012 8:09 AM

  Samuel Gary, age 40, 710 N University, Lafayette 1)Vehicular Homicide 2)Driver Must be Licensed 3)Careless Operation The Opelousas Police Department responded to 105 complaints in the past 24 hour period. Anyone with additional information can call the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500. more »

• Opelousas Police Department's Daily Arrest Report

  November 5, 2012 7:19 AM

  The Opelousas Police Department responded to 338 complaints in the past 72 hour period. Anyone with any additional information can contact the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500. Hank Brown, age 25, 917 Lastrapes Street, Opelousas 1) Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling 2) Simple Burglary Barbara Rosette, age... more »

• Opelousas Police Department's Daily Arrest Report

  October 30, 2012 8:36 AM

  Ryan Mayo, age 29, 704 N. Court Street, Opelousas 1)Attempted First Degree Murder 2)Obstruction of Justice 3)Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property Brad Richard, age 31, 215 N. Arenas Street, Rayne 1)Simple Battery The Opelousas Police Department responded to 65 complaints in the past 24 hour period. Anyone with... more »

• Opelousas Daily Arrest Report

  October 29, 2012 8:12 AM

  OCTOBER 29, 2012 John Texada, age 19, 711 Hollier Street, Opelousas 1)Theft (Felony) Kendrick Rubin, age 33, 1358 Park Avenue, Opelousas 1)Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule IV Drugs 2)Signal Lamps and Turning Signals Required 3)Driver Must be Licensed 4)No Proof of Liability Insurance Kevin Simon, age... more »

• Candlelight Vigil Scheduled for Moss Street Murder Victim Play Video

  September 5, 2012 9:43 AM

  "I basically lost my whole family besides my other two kids I have. I can't believe it sometimes and I hope I'll wake up." Russell Lambert Senior is mourning the loss of three of his sons who died this year. In a span of three months Lambert and his... more »

• Youngsville Police Department Lacking Officers Play Video

  June 28, 2012 11:26 PM

  Some people in Youngsville are raising the question, why is there a shortage of police officers in the small city? The issue of police staffing came up Monday at a special council meeting to discuss a one cent sales tax that is dedicated to police protection. At the meeting,... more »

• Youngsville Debates Surplus and One Cent Sales Tax Play Video

  June 25, 2012 11:38 PM

  The city of Youngsville is trying to figure out what to do about a $1.3 million surplus for the police department. A one cent sales tax was put in place in 1981, specifically to bring in money for police protection. But now it's bringing in more than the police... more »

• Youngsville Council Wants Public To Reconsider Sales Tax After Surplus Play Video

  June 20, 2012 10:03 PM

  Having too much money is an unusual problem for cities these days, but that's just what's happening in Youngsville. A one cent sales tax, dedicated to fund police protection, has generated a $1.3 million surplus. Voters just approved different sales tax to fund a sports complex, and the city... more »

• Bank Scare in Lafayette Play Video

  February 26, 2012 1:28 PM

  Plenty of police activity along Johnston Street in Lafayette Saturday morning. Police were called to the Capital One Bank, the alarm sounding but this story, isn't what you might be thinking. Thankfully there was not a robbery at the Capital One Bank on Johnston and Doucet Road in... more »

• Early Morning Fight Leaves One Dead

  February 4, 2012 8:07 AM

  A 19 year old male is dead after suffering several stab wounds in a fight early Saturday morning. Just after two o'clock, Lafayette Police Officers working in the parking lot of Café Habana City, located in the 900 block of Bertrand Drive, responded to a fight in front of... more »

• Deadly Start to 2012 Play Video

  January 2, 2012 12:28 AM

  The new year holiday marked by tragedy this weekend with three deadly accidents all in the last three days. It definitely was a busy weekend for emergency officials across Acadiana. Friday and Saturday there was a fatal crash in Lafayette, and Sunday morning was the first fatal accident for... more »

• Car vs House

  December 15, 2011 8:49 AM

  A homeowner received a rude awakening after a car slammed into his home early Thursday morning. This all happening in the 300 block of Goldman Street just off of the Evangeline Thruway around 2:30 Thursday morning. The driver lost control, hitting a lamp pole before hitting the home. ... more »

• Patterson city hall and sheriff's office temp. move

  December 12, 2011 4:12 PM

  Patterson City Hall and the Patterson Police Department complex is temporarily moving while the complex is treaded for mold. Anywhere in 24 to 72 hours, both departments will be relocated for seven to ten days to modular buildings. Chief LaSalle says that this will not create any problems for... more »

• UPDATE: Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting at Campus Crossings Apartments

  December 10, 2011 10:00 AM

  A twenty one year old Carencro male is dead after an officer involved shooting in Lafayette. This all happening around 9:30 Friday night at Campus Crossings Apartments on Theatre Street, off of Congress Street, near the Cajun Dome. Officers were called to the complex for an alleged armed robbery.... more »

• Lafayette Crossing Guards Preparing for School

  August 10, 2011 5:52 PM

  Next week many children will be walking to school, which means drivers need be on the look out for little ones. Lafayette Crossing Guards said the first few weeks are the most stressful. Crossing guard, Dallas Antoine, said "we are all glad to get back to work. Everyone needs... more »

• Lafayette Crossing Guards Preparing for School

  August 10, 2011 5:52 PM

  Next week many children will be walking to school, which means drivers need be on the look out for little ones. Lafayette Crossing Guards said the first few weeks are the most stressful. Crossing guard, Dallas Antoine, said "we are all glad to get back to work. Everyone needs their... more »

• All Thibodaux Officers Asked to Take Lie Detector

  August 7, 2011 2:39 PM

  THIBODAUX, La. (AP) - Thibodaux Police Chief Scott Silverii says all officers in his department have been asked to take lie-detector tests, and he's asked outside agencies to help investigate two incidents in which a total of 54 police car tires were slashed outside police headquarters. Silverii tells The Courier... more »

• Audit: Town Must Pay the State

  July 24, 2011 12:43 PM

  WASHINGTON, La. (AP) - An audit suggests the town of Washington owes state government $222,130 from speeding tickets issued by police officers on Interstate 49. State law requires fines collected by local law enforcement from motorists exceeding the speed limit by less than 10 miles per hour on an interstate... more »

• Rash of Car Thefts in Crowley

  July 14, 2011 5:58 PM

  Crowley police are investigating a rash of car thefts over the past two weeks. During that time period, five passenger vans and one truck were stolen. "The person who is doing them really feels comfortable with being able to jump start the vehicle, hot-wire the vehicle and go," said... more »

• One Dead, One Charged with Second Degree Murder

  July 3, 2011 1:18 PM

  On July 3, 2011, at approximately 1:00 am, Lafayette Police responded to 130 Northern Avenue regarding a shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered the victim, a 36 year old male of Lafayette, lying on the ground with 2 gunshot wounds to the chest. According to witnesses, the victim and the... more »

• Name Released in Fatal Domestic Dispute

  July 3, 2011 1:14 PM

  The Lafayette Police Department has released the name of the man who died of a gunshot wound. Forty-nine year old Michael Davis died Saturday. Police say a domestic dispute started on Willow Street between a man and a woman. They both then got into separate cars fleeing the area.... more »

• Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly

  July 2, 2011 11:35 PM

  A dispute on the roadways led to a shooting and a crash, leaving one man dead. This all happening in Lafayette at around four o'clock Saturday near the intersection of University and Simcoe. Two cars were involved, a man and a woman in two separate vehicles, and police... more »

• Crowley Police Officers and Firefighters Jobs at Risk

  June 20, 2011 7:07 PM

  Budget cuts threaten the jobs of several city of Crowley employees. Officials must cut more than a million dollars from the cities budget. The suggested cuts will take about half-a-million dollars out of the police and fire department budgets. Crowley Police Chief, K.P. Gibson said, "we have to have... more »

• Juvenile Arrested for Drugs & Resisting Arrest

  June 11, 2011 11:38 AM

  A few less drugs are on the streets of Rayne thanks to the Rayne Police Department. Saturday morning, Rayne police officers arrested a juvenile for possession with intent to distribute a schedule two controlled dangerous substance. The juvenile was observed in a high drug area when police attempted... more »

• One Shot After Dispute

  June 4, 2011 11:24 AM

  One person is in stable condition after a gunshot wound to the hip area. Around two am Saturday morning, at least one shot was fired in the 400 block of Stevenson Street in Lafayette. Investigators say that a disturbance took place amongst a group of male suspects at a... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrests

  May 15, 2011 8:55 AM

  ame: Angelle, Kendelle Charge: Flight From An Officer; Aggra Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Rampart ST Carencro, La Name: Baudoin, Kyle Charge: Schedule Ii Arresting Agency: Penalties Address: 300 Blk Goldengrain ROA Duson, La Name: Benoit, Natia Charge: St. Martin Parish Arresting Agency: Lafayette City... more »

• Breaux Bridge officer resigns amidst accusations

  April 13, 2011 12:00 AM

  A Breaux Bridge detective resigned Tuesday. Raymond Calais is accused of lying about a botched investigation in court. Residents call him a "rogue officer." City Council was set to talk about his future with the Breaux Bridge Police Department at Tuesday's city council meeting but just hours before the meeting,... more »

• Texas codefendant may change NOPD fraud plea

  February 4, 2011 9:21 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Court records indicate that the owner of a Brownsboro, Texas, security firm might plead guilty in a case accusing him of plotting with a New Orleans police commander to get kickbacks from a hurricane security contract. Both Joseph Branch of Gladius Inc. and police Capt. Michael... more »

• Sunset Fire Department Lacking Man Power

  September 16, 2010 7:17 PM

  The small town of Sunset in Saint Landry Parish is dealing with a safety crisis--no one in-town to respond immediately during fires. Resident Earl Courvelle said, "to me that's a very serious problem--when you don't have anyone to respond to a fire within your municipality." Courvelle says he's... more »

• Franklin Police Department Will Conduct Checkpoint

  August 12, 2010 11:39 AM

  Franklin Police Department will conduct an impaired driver checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the City of Franklin on both Thursday, August 12, 2010, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. and Friday, August 13, 2010, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. All drivers traveling... more »

• Opelousas Police Close Down Alleged Crack Dealers Business

  April 15, 2010 6:35 PM

  Opelousas Police Press Release: On Thursday the Opelousas Police Department's Crime Suppression Team closed down another crack dealers business. Opelousas Police Chief Perry Gallow said the CST Team has been watching a residence in the 700 block of Lourdes Street for a few weeks and gathered enough information to get... more »

• Identity Sought in Armed Robbery

  February 19, 2010 12:57 PM

  Detectives with the Lafayette Police Department are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect for a recent robbery. On February 17, 2010, at approximately 4:00 am, the suspect approached an employee on the exterior of the business at 101 South College Road and forced the employee back inside at... more »

• UPDATE: Victim Identified in Fatal Car Crash

  February 17, 2010 7:37 AM

  Investigators have identified the victim in the car crash as Shonte Yvette Frank (46) of Heflin, Louisiana. The other passengers and driver remain hospitalized. The crash remains under investigation. ##################################### On February 16, 2010, at approximately 4:40 pm, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 2700... more »

• Nightclub incident leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

  February 15, 2010 12:09 PM

  SCOTT, La. (AP) - Authorities are investigating an incident at a nightclub that has left one man dead, another injured and a third facing criminal charges. A news release from the Scott Police Department says 37-year-old Christopher Marmottin has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the Sunday incident at... more »

• UPDATE: Wrongfully Accused Man Released From Jail

  January 28, 2010 7:12 PM

  New details about a Lafayette man who says he was falsely arrested and imprisoned in Breaux Bridge. Sam Brown III says he was accused of robbing the Dollar General in January of 2009. He spent a year in jail before he was released Monday, cleared by the District... more »

• Franklin Police Department Announces Checkpoint

  January 25, 2010 3:00 PM

  Franklin Police Department will conduct an impaired driver checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the City of Franklin on Thursday between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. All drivers traveling through the checkpoint will be screened for alcohol and drug impairment, and any that are impaired will be removed from... more »

• Police Seek Cigarette Bandit

  January 14, 2010 4:04 PM

  Detectives with the Lafayette Police Department are seeking the identity of a suspect that is believed to have stolen over $500 worth of cigarettes at 6 convenience stores. The suspect approaches the sales counter and requests a carton of cigarettes. When the carton is placed onto the counter, the suspect... more »

• Jennings Fatal Shooting

  January 7, 2010 10:05 AM

  On 1-06-10 around 1007 PM Jennings Police Department received a call of a person being shot at 431 King St. Upon arrivals Officer's determined Alan West, 431 King St. Jennings LA, 34 years old had been shot once. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Jennings PD currently has little... more »

• Update: Eunice juveniles who claimed rape found to be untruthful

  December 30, 2009 9:49 AM

  Eunice Police Department On December 21st 2009, Eunice Police Department received a complaint of two juveniles, females, being abducted and raped near, East Elementary School. Both females gave statements that they were walking on E Magnolia St near N ML King Dr. when they were abducted. Both... more »

• Jennings drive by shooting

  December 27, 2009 10:48 PM

  The Jennings Police Department received a report of a drive by shooting at West Wood st and S Main St at approximately 7:35 PM. Subject Brandon Wilridge was shot by an unknown Black Male who then fled in an unknown vehicle. Mr. Wilridge was transported to the Jennings American Legion... more »

• Woman arrested after attacking elderly husband

  December 23, 2009 12:43 PM

  Opelousas Police Press Release On the 22nd of December, 2009 the Opelousas Police Department was notified of a elderly male subject being treated at a local Hospital for what appeared to be several cuts to his body. Upon investigators arriving it was found that the male subject had sustained... more »

• Franklin Arrest Report: December 14, 2009

  December 14, 2009 10:11 AM

  The Franklin Police Department responded to 39 complaints over the past weekend and made the following arrests: 12/11/2009 @ 11:36 AM, SANDRA GAIL MACK, 49, of Blakesley Street - Franklin, LA was arrested and charged with Theft By Shoplifting - 3rd Offense and Remaining Where Forbidden. Ms. Mack... more »

• Franklin Arrest Report: 12/10/09

  December 10, 2009 9:56 AM

  December 10, 2009 The Franklin Police Department responded to 16 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrests: 12/9/2009 @ 10:53 AM, BELINDA MARIE PENTARD, 38, of Weber Street - Franklin, LA was arrested on a Bench Warrant issued by 3rd Ward City Court, charging him... more »

• Frankin Arrest Report: December 7, 2009

  December 7, 2009 11:33 AM

  The Franklin Police Department responded to 38 complaints over the past weekend and made the following arrests: 12/4/2009 @ 8:04 AM, RAY PRESTON VIDOS, 50, of Adams Street - Franklin, LA was arrested on warrants issued by Thibodaux Police Department, charging him with Identity Theft and Failure To... more »

• Franklin Police Department Arrests for December 03, 2009

  December 3, 2009 10:35 AM

  December 3, 2009 The Franklin Police Department responded to 9 complaints and made the following arrests: 12-2-09 @ 3:32 PM, 41, Ray Picard, of Hamm St - Franklin, La Was arrested and charged with theft under $100 and criminal trespass. Mr. Picard was processed and held on a $1,500.00... more »

• Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying this man

  December 2, 2009 2:41 PM

  The Criminal Investigations Division of the Lafayette Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the subject pictured. The subject is being sought for questioning in connection to an on-going criminal investigation. The subject appears to be: a w/m, approximately late 30's or early 40's, 5'9" to 5'11",... more »

• Handicap Parking Enforced over Holiday Weekend

  December 1, 2009 4:13 PM

  The Lafayette Police Department has stepped up its enforcement of Handicap Parking at area parking lots within the City of Lafayette. On Friday, November 27, 2009, officers with the Lafayette Police Department wrote 19 Handicap Parking citations in parking lots at retail outlets throughout the city. This enforcement will continue... more »

• Arrest made in Northside Veterinary Hospital robbery

  December 1, 2009 2:05 PM

  The St. Landry Sheriff's Office and the Eunice Police Department have arrested three men for a pharmacy burglary in Eunice that took place on November 25, 2009. Jason Lavergne, Derek Holcomb and Mitchell Aucoin have been accused of stealing illegal narcotics and a safe from Northside Veterinary Hospital. Sheriff... more »

• Two arrested for drug possession in Bayou Vista

  December 1, 2009 10:33 AM

  The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force Press Release Date: December 1, 2009: The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: ... more »

• Lee Avenue Parking Lot Robbery

  November 27, 2009 11:07 AM

  Suspect Arrested in Parking Lot Robbery On November 26, 2009, at approximately midnight, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Lee Avenue regarding a robbery that occurred in a parking lot. The victim advised officers he was getting out of his vehicle when he... more »

• 4 women robbed near downtown library

  November 25, 2009 2:51 PM

  Victims Held Up in Parking Lot of Downtown Library On November 25, 2009, at approximately 12:20 am, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 300 block of West Congress Street regarding an armed robbery. The victims, four females of Baton Rouge, were walking in the parking lot... more »

• Holiday Crime Prevention Tips

  November 23, 2009 12:36 PM

  Shoppers asked to be Vigilant The Lafayette Police Department would like to wish all of its citizens a "Happy and Safe Holiday Season". The Police Department offers the following safety tips while shopping and at home: Holiday Crime Prevention Tips While Shopping: • Stay alert to your surroundings and the... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: November 20, 2009

  November 20, 2009 9:50 AM

  THE FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 9 COMPLAINTS IN THE PAST 24 HOURS AND MADE THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS: 11-19-09 @ 8:17 PM, 22, HERSCHAL LIGHTFOOT, OF GUILLOT ST - JEANERETTE, LA WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH SPEEDING 59/45, OPEN CONTAINER, AND DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION. MR. LIGHTFOOT WAS PROCESSED AND... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: November 13, 2009

  November 13, 2009 10:27 AM

  THE FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 15 COMPLAINTS IN THE PAST 24 HOURS AND MADE THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS: 11-12-09 @ 11:12 AM, 21, DAVID FINE, OF SIXTH STREET - FRANKLIN, LA WAS ARRESTED ON TWO WARRANTS FOR 16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR. MR. FINE WAS ALSO... more »

• Franklin Police looking for Marjorie Ruffin

  November 13, 2009 10:17 AM

  The Franklin Police Department is looking for Marjorie Ruffin. Ruffin is wanted for warrants for Aggravated Assault and Flight From An Officer. If anyone has any information about her where abouts please contact The Franklin Police Department at 337-828-1716. more »

• Lafayette: Sobriety Check Point Scheduled

  November 10, 2009 12:58 PM

  On Thursday, November 12, 2009, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., the Lafayette Police Department and the Lafayette Sheriff's Office will be conducting an OWI Checkpoint within the incorporated limits of Lafayette. The purpose of the checkpoint is to target impaired drivers under the influence of alcohol... more »

• Franklin arrest 11/06/09

  November 6, 2009 12:19 PM

  The Franklin Police Department responded to 7 complaints in the past 24 hours and made the following arrests: 11-6-09 @ 6:24 am, 49, Sheila Smith, of A Street - Franklin, La was arrested on a warrant issued by 16th Judicial District Court and Iberia Parish on the charges of... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: November 2, 2009

  November 2, 2009 10:47 AM

  The Franklin Police Department responded to 46 complaints over the past weekend and made the following arrests: 10/30/2009 @ 7:34 AM, VERLENCIA MARIE TAYLOR, 32, of W. Admiral Doyle Drive - New Iberia, LA was arrested on a warrant issued by the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office, charging her with... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: October 30, 2009

  October 30, 2009 12:37 PM

  The Franklin Police Department responded to 17 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrests: 10/29/2009 @ 3:33 PM, JANIS B. MERRITT, 48, of Martin Luther King - Patterson, LA was arrested and charged with Driving Under The Influence. Ms. Merritt was processed and released on... more »

• Citizens Warned of Scam in Lafayette Neighborhoods

  October 30, 2009 12:26 PM

  The Lafayette Police Department has received multiple complaints of persons soliciting the sale of books in neighborhoods within the City of Lafayette. In both reported instances the suspect was a thin young white female with glasses. The suspect advises the victims that she is attempting to raise money to attend... more »